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2026 2nd Alert HiPo#13 Dropped sucker rod entered Driller cabin
At approximately 03:44 hrs., the operation was running a 1” sucker rod from the hydraulic catwalk when a sudden wind gust caused unexpected movement of the traveling block. The traveling block subsequently struck the monkey board support, resulting in a sudden jerk of the block. consequently, the sucker rod abruptly wobbled, hit and broke the driller cabin glass and entered the top of the cabin.
What controls should be verified before lifting sucker rods in windy condition? What indicators would tell you to stop the job and reassess the risk? How do you control movement of Tubing and Sucker Rod from Catwalk to Work Platform? How do you manage fatigue in routine tasks and during shift changes? How do you manage Red zone/No-Go zone area? What triggers changes to routine tasks to become non routine?
The changing weather conditions, including sudden wind gusts, were not effectively reassessed before continuing the operation. Dynamic risk assessment was not actively updated to reflect the increased risk created by the changing environmental conditions. Situational awareness of changing operating and environmental conditions was not effectively maintained during the task. Communication between the Assistant Driller and floor crew was not sufficiently effective to ensure a shared understanding of the risks and controls. Load control was not adequately maintained, allowing the sucker rod to deviate from its intended path following the sudden block movement. Red-zone control and verification of safe operating conditions were not effectively maintained throughout the operation. Signs of fatigue and reduced vigilance may have affected the ability to identify and respond to changing conditions in a timely manner.

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